The chicken debate is heating up in North Judson. Last week, the town council voted to have police officer Frank Thomas enforce the town’s existing animal ordinance by removing all remaining chickens in town, after next month’s county fair. But one resident says the action unfairly singles her out.
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DNR Plans Site Visit for Winamac’s Pool Grant Application
The Town of Winamac will soon get a visit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to see if the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project deserves grant funding. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, according to Park Board Secretary Kim Burke.
North Judson Planning for 2018 Paving Projects, Fork Truck Purchase
North Judson’s streets that need to be repaved will have to wait a year. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann said the town wouldn’t be able to do paving this year. But he went ahead and got two quotes, so the town will be ready to go next spring. Continue reading
Bike and River Transportation Projects Moving Ahead in Pulaski County
Pulaski County’s efforts to create a system of bike routes are moving ahead. The project has been in the works for over a year, as part of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Hometown Collaboration Initiative. But progress was delayed, while the county waited for permission to run the bike routes on state highways.
Drunk Driver Allegedly Crashes Pickup Truck into Moving Train Carrying Oil in LaPorte County
A rural LaPorte County man is in serious condition after allegedly crashing a pickup truck into the side of a moving train while over three times the legal limit for alcohol. Police say it happened just after 8:00 a.m. Sunday about five miles south of Michigan City.
North Judson Council to Revisit Golf Cart Ordinance
North Judson may soon revisit its golf cart ordinance. Police Officer Frank Thomas told the town council Monday that residents are buying vehicles expecting to be able to register them as golf carts. But he said they’re clearly not what the ordinance envisioned. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Continues Discussing Salary Matrix
The Pulaski County Council continues working on the county’s salary matrix. Recently, a question has come up about whether pay raises based on longevity should take effect in January or on the actual anniversary date of when that employee was hired.
Winamac Park Board Discusses Continued Tree Removal, Pay Raise for Secretary
The removal of dying ash trees continues to be a concern for the Winamac Park Board, as it puts together its 2018 budget. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo estimates about 75 ash trees remain at the town park. He told the park board Monday that about six of those will soon have to be cut down by a contractor. Many of those are in danger of falling on shelters.
Pulaski County Considering Copier Contract Buyouts
Winamac Ambulance Garage Expansion Plan Draws Concerns from Pulaski Council, Commissioners
The Pulaski County EMS Department wants more room for its ambulances, but elected officials say a planned addition to its Winamac base may need to be scaled back.
North Judson Seeks Applicants for Compliance Officer Job
The search is on for a compliance officer for North Judson. The part-time employee would issue warnings and citations for tall grass and other code violations.
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Three-Year-Old Run Over by Tractor
Pulaski County Blight Elimination Efforts Continue, In Spite of Delays
Legal Questions Prevent North Judson Firefighters from Carrying Narcan, Public Training Planned
A recovering addict from the North Judson area wants to make Narcan more widely available in Starke County, so local residents can live to have a chance at recovery. Kevin Glisic says he was an active addict for nearly 20 years. Now, he serves as the executive director of Moraine House, a recovery-based transitional house in Valparaiso.
Tax Abatement for Warehouses Questioned by Pulaski County Council Member
If businesses don’t create jobs, they don’t deserve a tax abatement, according to a Pulaski County Council member, even if they’ve already been getting one for several years. Last week, the council considered several abatement renewal requests. All of them except one had met their requirements and were recommended for approval by the Community Development Commission.
Winamac Park Board Votes to Allow Vendors in Town Park
Vendors may now set up shop in the Winamac Town Park. The Winamac Park Board approved a resolution Monday that allows vendors and establishes some guidelines. Anyone selling items in the park will have to provide proof of insurance to the town. Park Board President Courtney Poor also requested that vendors tell the town in advance when and where they’d like to operate.
Three-Year-Old Reportedly Run Over by Tractor on LaPorte County Farm
Grant Funds Unlikely for North Judson Building Demolition
It’s looking unlikely that North Judson will be able to get grant funding to help demolish a downtown building believed to be in danger of collapse. Part of the structure at 205 and 207 Lane Street already collapsed in on itself on May 11, forcing North Judson to close off a portion of its downtown area.
Pulaski County Officials Schedule Meeting with Potential Industrial Park Tenants
Pulaski County officials have begun meeting with potential west side industrial park tenants. The county commissioners and a couple county council members were scheduled to meet in executive session with an interested business Tuesday.
Pulaski Council Agrees to Ambulance Replacement Plan
The Pulaski County EMS Department has gotten approval to replace its oldest ambulance. EMS Director Nikki Lowry says the ambulance needs over $5,000 in repairs.
